MLS Next is Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Professional Soccer
MLS NEXT is four years old and just coming out of the toddler stages. But, it’s made such a profound impact on the boys’…
Congrats to the 2024 MLS NEXT Cup Champions
The MLS NEXT Cup concluded over the weekend and it was a very entertaining week-long event! Along with the Showcase games, the Cup matches…
MLS NEXT Awards for 2023/2024 Season
MLS NEXT recently announced the MVPs and other awards for the 2023/2024 season. For the four age groups, U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-19, the…
List of Qualifying Teams for MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs
The tickets have been punched for the following U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-19 teams for their next event, the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. The…
U-15 USYNT Competing in Vlatko Markovic Tournament in Croatia
The USYNT U-15 men’s team is heading to Croatia to play four games: Head Coach, Tom Heinemann, leads a roster of 24 players. They…
It’s Official: MLS NEXT Pro Player Pathway Changes
I talked about the rumors of MLS Next adding U-16 and U-18 teams in November of 2023. Now it is official! As a parent…
8 New Clubs Will Join MLS NEXT For the 2024/2025 Season
Eight new clubs from across the U.S. will join MLS NEXT next year. Starting in the fall of 2024, these teams will compete among…
Get Ready For the 2024 MLS NEXT Flex: List of Qualify Teams
The stage is set for the 2024 MLS NEXT FLEX in Maryland! The national event will take place from May 10-14, 2024. Teams from…
My Unbiased Observations From the Generation Adidas Cup
The 2024 GA Cup just wrapped up with Valencia CF winning the U-15 bracket and Philly Union winning the U-17 division. Over the past…
Generation Adidas Cup: U-17 Teams Qualifying to Knockout Round
There was a lot of hype surrounding 14-year-old Philly Union star, Cavan Sullivan. He didn’t disappoint! More impressive was the quality of play across…